Commonly used services, platforms, and organizations across the music industry.
Looking for a music distributor or considering a switch? Choosing the right distribution platform depends on your goals, release volume, ownership preferences, support needs, monetization strategy, and career stage. Some services are fully open to independent artists, while others are selective or application-based. Release Registry does not endorse a single “best” distributor. Research carefully before choosing a platform, especially when transferring catalogs or changing services.
Public distribution platforms most artists can sign up for immediately. These services range from beginner-friendly uploads to advanced independent release management.
Unlimited uploads, flat annual fee. Fast delivery to all major stores.
Per-release pricing. 100% royalty retention.
One-time fee per release. Optional publishing administration.
Flat annual fee with label services and sync licensing.
Distribution with marketing tools and playlist pitching.
Free tier with revenue share. Premium option available.
Free distribution with pro tier for faster delivery.
Upload, stream, monetize, and grow on SoundCloud's creator platform. Free tier available.
Mastering, distribution, and creator tools in one platform.
Curated distribution and label-service companies that may require applications, artist development, management, traction, or approval before acceptance.
Application-based. Full label services at scale.
Selective distributor with marketing, sync, and publishing services.
Distribution and royalty splits for creators. Application-based.
Sony-owned full-service distribution. Selective roster.
Universal-owned label services and distribution.
Independent distributor with full label services and marketing.
Platforms that combine music distribution with creator tools, fan engagement, social growth, monetization, mastering, collaboration, or artist services.
Distribution paired with brand partnerships and licensing.
Distribution with creator tools and marketing services.
Distribution and monetization through SoundCloud.
Free DAW, social platform, and distribution in one app.
Distribution with rights management and content protection.
Distribution and analytics for Audiomack creators.
Performing rights organizations and royalty collection bodies.
Performing rights organization. Performance royalty collection.
Performing rights organization. Public performance royalties.
Invitation-only PRO. Performance royalty collection.
Digital performance royalties from satellite and internet radio.
Mechanical Licensing Collective. US streaming mechanical royalties.
Federal registration of sound recordings and compositions.
Platform-specific artist profile and analytics tools.
Profile management, editorial playlist submission, analytics.
Analytics, profile management, editorial tools.
Video management, analytics, monetization, OAC.
Profile management and streaming analytics.
Direct-to-fan sales, merch, and music hosting.
Upload, analytics, and fan engagement tools.
Structured data sources that feed search engines, streaming platforms, and industry tools.
Open music encyclopedia. Feeds metadata to streaming services.
Structured data for Google Knowledge Panels and voice assistants.
Music database and marketplace. Physical and digital catalog.
Comprehensive music reference. Reviews, credits, discographies.
Global lyrics platform. Powers lyrics on Spotify and Instagram.
Lyrics, annotations, and artist-verified song meanings.
Tools for playlist pitching, analytics, and audience growth.
Cross-platform analytics. Playlist tracking, social growth, airplay.
Direct submission to playlist curators, blogs, and influencers.
Guaranteed feedback from curators, labels, and media.
Concert discovery and tour date management.
Live event tracking. Integrates with Spotify and Google.
Key, BPM, and audio analysis for any track on Spotify.
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